A contract is a legally binding document that we often encounter in our life or work, but sometimes it needs notarization, that is, if both parties agree, it needs notarization. What are the procedures for contract notarization? The general procedure of notarization consists of three basic links: application and acceptance, examination and issuance of notarization certificate (certificate). In addition, it also includes notarization principle, notarization jurisdiction, notarization period, notarization fee, termination of notarization, refusal of notarization, notarization special procedures, notarization files, notarization reconsideration and complaints. Materials (board resolution, power of attorney, business registration certificate, etc.). Provided by a party living abroad or in Hongkong, Macao and Taiwan Province Province, it shall be notarized by a local notary office, Chinese embassies and consulates abroad and go through the certification procedures according to regulations, or certified by an overseas lawyer or an institution designated by the Ministry of Justice of China. The text of the contract must be signed in front of a notary. Article 28 of the Notary Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * When handling notarization, the notary office shall examine the following matters respectively according to the rules for handling different notarization matters: (1) the identity of the parties, the qualifications for applying for notarization and the corresponding rights; (two) whether the contents of the documents provided are complete, whether the meaning is clear, and whether the signature and seal are complete; (3) Whether the certification materials provided are true, lawful and sufficient; (4) Whether the matters applied for notarization are true and lawful.